Chef salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Chef make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$79,020

Median $79,020
Low $46,590High $117,340

Based on 1,280 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$46,590
25th percentile
$56,390
75th percentile
$97,240
90th percentile
$117,340

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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